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af-create-checkpoint

Store and index structured workflow checkpoints with workflow-id, step, status, and context.

1|Updated Nov 12, 2025
Search Tags:#workflow#logging#handoff#checkpoint#resumption#progress
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/e-stpierre/agentic-forge --skill af-create-checkpoint
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: af-create-checkpoint
Source: https://github.com/e-stpierre/agentic-forge/tree/main/src/claude/.claude/skills/create-checkpoint
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/e-stpierre/agentic-forge --skill af-create-checkpoint

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Records and stores checkpoints that capture the current workflow state to enable seamless resumption, handoffs, and issue retrospectives.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create a structured checkpoint entry using the provided workflow-id, step, status, and context.
  • Persist checkpoints to a predictable location for later review or handoff.
  • Support milestones and pause points to ensure smooth continuation of work with minimal context loss.

Quick Start

Create a checkpoint using the workflow-id, step, status, and a brief context summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about af-create-checkpoint

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a workflow checkpoint to capture progress for resumption?▼

To create a workflow checkpoint, you provide the workflow-id, step, status, and a brief context summary. The system validates these required fields and stores the structured checkpoint entry to a predictable location for seamless resumption and handoffs.

What is a structured checkpoint and how does it help with workflow handoffs?▼

A structured checkpoint is a stored record of the current workflow state, including step, status, and context. It enables smooth workflow handoffs and issue retrospectives by ensuring minimal context loss when transferring or pausing work.

What information do I need to provide to record a milestone or pause point?▼

You need to provide a workflow-id, step, status, and a brief context summary to record a milestone or pause point. The system specifies and validates these required fields to ensure a safe and predictable checkpoint creation process.

Can I use this checkpointing approach for both automated and human-driven workflows?▼

Yes, this checkpointing applies to both automated and human-driven workflows. It supports milestone tracking, handoffs, and pause points to ensure smooth continuation of work with minimal context loss across various workflow types.

Where are workflow checkpoints stored for later review and issue retrospectives?▼

Workflow checkpoints are persisted to a predictable location for later review or handoff. This indexing ensures that the structured checkpoint entries remain accessible for issue retrospectives and seamless work resumption.

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